Vitamins
The daily requirement of vitamins increases during – 1. Growth and development, 2. Exercise, 3. Fever, 4. Pregnancy and 5. In nursing mothers. Deficiency of vitamins is mainly due to Improper diet
Ayurveda – Natural Calamities and Epidemics and the root cause of Disease
Every individual is born with a specific constitution, which he inherits from his parents. A person with healthy genes has an ideal constitution, which can resist various stresses & strains in life easily.
Salt, their types; Caustic salts (i.e. Ksharas) and Tankanakshara
One should consume only 2 to 3 gms. of salt daily. If consumed in a greater quantity over a long period, it leads to high blood pressure, premature greying of hair, hair loss and diseases of the kidney.
Maha Kumbha’s grandeur warrants the name ‘Sanatan Kumbha’
Everything related to Hindus is eternal and invincible. We are an ancient and eternal civilisation. Hindu Dharma has existed since time immemorial.
Minerals
Gold is administered orally in the form of organic compounds by Ayurvedic physicians for various diseases and as tonic. It is used in modern medicine in the form of sodium aurothiomalate injections for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
Surya Namaskar
The Sanskrit name ‘Surya’ here refers to the Sun and ‘Namaskar’ means salutations. Surya Namaskar has been handed down from the enlightened Sages of the Vedic age.
On the occasion of World Surya Namaskar Day (4th February 2025)
The Sun is the presiding Deity of the eyes. Practising Surya Namaskar facing the rising Sun strengthens the eyes, removes all sorts of eye defects, and you enjoy good eyesight even in old age.
Carbohydrates, its content in various food items , sugars, Ayurvedic guidelines
Ayurveda recommends using whole grains that are high in fiber and have a low glycemic index to stabilize blood sugar levels. Some key choices are mentioned here
Fats, Components of fats, dietary sources of fat, essential fatty acids, fat deficiency, and excessive intake of fat
The incompletely digested fat known as ketone bodies (Acetone, acetoacetic acid and betahydroxy butyric acid) accumulates in the body causing acidosis and gives rise to heavy breathing and unconsciousness due to its toxic effects.
What are the manifestations of taking food, i.e. Calories in excess ?, Body physique, Protein role & its source
When a person eats much more than his digestive power allows, he suffers from manifestations of indigestion like vomiting, distension of the abdomen, loose stools and pain in the abdomen.